Viper RT-10 V10-8.0L VIN E (1997)
Steering Gear Mount: All Technical Service Bulletins
Recall 01V313000: Steering Gear Bracket Reinforcement
DEFECT: Certain passenger vehicles used extensively in track types of racing events and subjected to aggressive driving conditions can experience
cracking of the steering rack mounting brackets. The cracks could eventually lead to separation of the steering rack from the frame of the vehicle.
Separation of the steering rack could result in unexpected steering looseness and lag.
REMEDY: All affected vehicles will have a field repair kit installed, consisting of lower frame rail reinforcement gussets and a reinforcement bracket.
The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable
time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
